Sunniside Travel Guide
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Popular places to visit
St. James' Park
Attend an intense soccer game at one of the United Kingdom’s largest and oldest stadiums. See it perched on a hill in the city center.
Quayside
Cross a futuristic tilting bridge, peruse artistic centers and relax with a drink in this modern part of the city.
Northumbria University
The gleaming silver campus in central Newcastle is one of the U.K.’s newest universities. Its students have voted the city the country’s best for students.
The Glasshouse
This riverside concert hall of futuristic design is among Europe’s leading venues. Enjoy its spectacular acoustics, divine auditoriums and international acts.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal
Enjoy artisanal ice cream between acts at a show in the stylish setting of one of England’s most glamorous and acclaimed theaters.
Castle Keep
Visit the tower from which the city takes its name to hear wicked tales of frightening ghouls and life in the dungeon.
Top hotels in Sunniside
Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel
Good location Good restaurant options
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Royal Station Hotel
Very handy hotel if travelling by train. Room spacious with excellent shower / bath room.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Maldron Hotel Newcastle
Great hotel in excellent location. All staff were really friendly and provided helpful information about the hotel's services. Bed was very comfortable and room was a good size and very clean. Quality bed linen and towels too. Plenty of choice of cooked and continental style breakfast items. Really ...
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
INNSiDE by Meliá Newcastle
Friendly arrival. Room cleaning thorough
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead
It again was a good stay.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Dakota Newcastle
Room was spotless bed comfortable and all the staff were very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sunniside
Whickham
Whickham is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bowes Museum and Derwent Walk Country Park.
Team Valley
Team Valley might not have many top sights, but Saltwell Park and Angel of the North are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Swalwell
You might appreciate the shopping and restaurants in Swalwell, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Intu and Utilita Arena Newcastle are just a few notable stops.
Lamesley
Lamesley is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Angel of the North and Tanfield Railway.
Elswick
While there might not be top attractions in Elswick, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Utilita Arena Newcastle and O2 Academy Newcastle.
Grainger Town
While visiting Grainger Town, you might make a stop by sights like Bigg Market and Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal.
Sunniside Travel Guide
- Quayside
- Northumbria University
- The Glasshouse
- Stadium of Light
- Newcastle Racecourse
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal
- Castle Keep
- Angel of the North
- Gateshead Millennium Bridge
- North Pennines
- Eldon Square Shopping Centre
- Kingston Park Stadium
- Sunderland Empire
- Leazes Park
- BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
- Belsay Hall
